Course Outline
Foundations of Databases
- Database files, Client-Server Architecture
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
SQL Server Editions and Their Distinctions
- Express, Standard, Enterprise
- Workgroup, Mobile, Developer
Essential SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Agent
Core Services within SQL Server
- Database Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services
- Integration Services
System Databases
- Master
- Model
- Msdb
- Tempdb
- Distribution
- Resource
Database Creation
- Managing database files and their storage locations
- File sizing and growth configurations
- Table partitioning techniques
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT
- UPDATE
- DELETE
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Column definitions and attributes
- Selecting appropriate data types
- Indexes and Key structures
Indexing Strategies
- Clustered Indexes
- Non-Clustered Indexes
- REBUILD vs. REORGANIZE
Building Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures
- Views
- Functions
- Triggers
Recovery Models
- Simple
- Full
- Bulk Logged
Backup Procedures
- Full Backup
- Differential Backup
- Transaction Log Backup
Backup Strategies
- Complete database copy strategy
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs
- Incremental database backup approach
- Direct copying of database files
Foundational Security and Administration
Automation Processes
- Maintenance Plans
- Scheduled Jobs
Security and Administrative Controls in SQL Server
- Server-level Roles
- Database-level Roles
- SA Account management
- User Account creation
- Schemas
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Server Clustering
Data Replication
- Snapshot Replication
- Transactional Replication
- Merge Replication
SQL Server Activity Monitoring
- SQL Server Profiler
Upgrade Pathways
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side upgrades
- Service Packs
- Cluster upgrades
Industry Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with general computing concepts and the Windows operating system.
Testimonials (6)
The instructor brought his A game again as he superbly took my staff through the customized training with expert timing, knowledge, support, and rapport with my staff.
James - Shawnee Mission School District
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Trainer was knowledgeable and personable
Matthew - Shawnee Mission School District
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Shane was very personable and related the information in a way that was easy to understand.
Matthew - Shawnee Mission Schools
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Well prepared trainer open for additional questions of any kind at any time
Thomas Griffig - MTU Aero Engines Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
The exercises and hands-on activity
Raymund Libre - SYKES Asia, Inc.
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
the in depth knowledge and customize approach
